Influencer Marketing Conference & Expo

What Influencer Marketing Conference & Expo does

Influencer Marketing Conference & Expo (IMCX) is a private, Los Angeles-based event company founded in 2018 that operates an annual three-day conference for the creator economy. The 2026 edition is scheduled for October 13-15 in Los Angeles and is positioned around structured deal-making rather than passive attendance, targeting senior brand marketers (VP, Director, and CMO-level), creator-economy founders, platform leaders, agency principals, and VC/growth investors. The exhibitor floor is designed as a working marketplace with 45 limited booth slots, curated 1:1 matchmaking, and personal introductions facilitated by the IMCX team.

IMCX monetizes through tiered attendee passes (Standard, VIP, Industry), multi-tier sponsorship packages (Presenting, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Exhibitor), and adjacent event products including the IMCX Awards sub-brand, conference app, matchmaking system, and post-event session recordings. SafeBets is the 2026 Presenting Sponsor. The core product has no proprietary technology platform; the conference app and matchmaking system are the only technology components described, and no API, SDK, or AI capability is disclosed. IMCX operates as the annual conference vertical of TheCreatorEconomy.com, an editorial publication that drives year-round audience acquisition and content feeds into the agenda.

The company has 1-10 employees, is led by Founder & CEO Ismail Oyekan, and has not disclosed external funding, revenue, or institutional ownership. TheCreatorEconomy.com is identified as the parent entity. Past attendees and exhibitors include Nike, Alibaba/Tmall, K-Swiss, Refinery29, Studio71, Open Influence, HYPR, Viral Nation, Elite World Group, INFLUENCIVE, Southwest Airlines, and regional directors from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, with prior IMCX awards honoring creators such as Ryan Kaji and Like Nastya.

Name

Influencer Marketing Conference & Expo

Legal name

Influencer Marketing Conference & Expo

Website

https://influencermarketingexpo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IMCX is a Los Angeles-based annual conference company running a three-day deal-making event for the creator economy, serving senior brand marketers, creator-economy founders, platform leaders, agencies, and investors via ticketed passes and tiered sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Conferences & Trade Shows

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Advertising (7310)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Association Conferences (MPAGAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK), Exhibitor/Sponsor Management (Corporate Conferences) (THACAFAN)

Keywords

• Influencer marketing conferences
• Creator economy events
• Trade show exhibitions
• Conference sponsorship packages
• Creator industry networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Conference Tickets: IMCX generates revenue through tiered ticket passes including Standard, VIP, and Industry passes with Super Early Bird pricing available until July 1, 2026. Tickets include access to sessions, keynotes, exhibition hall, and meals across all three days.
2. Sponsorship Packages: Sponsorship revenue from Presenting Sponsor, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Exhibitor tiers. Packages include mainstage panels, exhibition booths, VIP passes, branded lounge areas, and event guide listings.
3. Exhibitor Booth Fees: Limited exhibitor booth spaces (45 available) sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Each booth package includes 10x10 exhibit space, two exhibitor passes, company listing, and access to networking events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IMCX organizes the annual Influencer Marketing Conference & Expo, a three-day deal-making event held October 13–15, 2026 in Los Angeles that brings senior brand marketers, creator-economy founders, platform leaders, agency principals, and investors together for structured deal-making, agenda-driven content, and curated introductions. The company sells tiered attendee passes, multi-tier sponsorship packages, and limited 10x10 exhibitor booths.

Product overview

IMCX operates as a conference-and-platform model consisting of a core annual event (IMCX 2026) augmented by tiered registration passes (Standard, VIP, Industry), sponsorship and exhibitor packages (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Exhibitor), and supporting services including the IMCX Matchmaking System, Conference App, and session recordings. The core value proposition centers on deal-making outcomes rather than passive attendance, with the exhibitor floor structured as a working marketplace and the IMCX Awards recognizing industry leaders. All passes include meals and access to keynotes, with higher tiers adding workshops, roundtables, and networking exclusives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IMCX 2026 Conference Three-day annual deal-making conference and trade show for the creator economy held October 13-15, 2026 in Los Angeles, bringing together senior brand marketers, creator-economy founders, platform leaders, agency principals, and investors for structured deal-making, agenda-driven content (keynotes, panels, workshops, named experiences), curated 1:1 matchmaking, and FTC compliance guidance. All attendee meals (breakfast, lunch, coffee, refreshments) and the closing reception are included.
• IMCX 2026 Conference Attendee Passes (Standard, VIP, Industry) Tiered three-day access passes sold directly through the IMCX website. Standard Pass provides general sessions, panels, keynotes, exhibition hall access, priority seating, after-party access, and all meals. VIP Pass adds invite-only roundtables, workshop access, dedicated lounge, VIP networking lunch, and 30-day post-event session recordings. Industry Pass provides the most comprehensive access, building on VIP with invite-only roundtables and workshops. Closing reception is included, or available as a $49 add-on for Standard holders.
• IMCX 2026 Exhibitor Booth Package 10x10 exhibition booth package limited to 45 exhibitors, including booth branding, two full-conference exhibitor passes, company listing on the IMCX website and conference app, pre-event attendee outreach access, logo placement in email campaigns, social media feature, and access to all keynotes, sessions, and networking receptions across the three days. Designed as a working marketplace where booths function as deal tables for direct lead generation.
• IMCX 2026 Sponsorship Packages (Presenting, Platinum, Gold, Silver) Tiered sponsorship packages for the IMCX 2026 conference sold via the sponsorship sales team at pricing on request. Presenting Sponsor (currently SafeBets) provides highest visibility with mainstage presence. Platinum Sponsorship includes a mainstage panel session, premium exhibition booth, and 10 VIP passes. Gold Sponsorship includes breakout session sponsorship, standard exhibition booth, and 6 VIP passes. Silver Sponsorship includes a branded lounge area and 4 VIP passes. All sponsorship packages confer brand visibility across the event guide, conference app, signage, website, and email campaigns.

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and minor.

• SafeBetsflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerSafeBets is the Presenting Sponsor for IMCX 2026. Described as the world's first risk-free financial prediction platform. The presenting sponsor position provides mainstage presence and highest visibility throughout the conference. This is a flagship partnership tier.
• TheCreatorEconomy.comflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheCreatorEconomy.com is the editorial publication that organizes IMCX as its annual conference. The publication-conference combination creates a year-round ecosystem: TheCreatorEconomy.com publishes analysis and weekly intelligence that decision-makers read, while IMCX is the room where they meet, evaluate partners, and close deals once a year. Editorial coverage flows directly into the IMCX agenda.
• 88risingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMusic and creator label that exhibited at previous IMCX editions.
• Captiv8minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAI Influencer Platform that exhibited at previous IMCX editions.
• InfluentialminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAI Influencer Platform that exhibited at previous IMCX editions.
• IZEAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInfluencer Marketplace that exhibited at previous IMCX editions.
• Open InfluenceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInfluencer Platform and agency that exhibited at previous IMCX editions.
• Viral NationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInfluencer Agency and Technology platform that exhibited at previous IMCX editions.
• T-Mall / Alibaba GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerE-Commerce Platform that exhibited at previous IMCX editions.
• Anonymous ContentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntertainment and Production company that exhibited at previous IMCX editions.
• Federal Trade CommissionminorOthersRegional directors from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission have spoken at previous IMCX editions, walking audiences through current advertising laws and FTC endorsement guidelines as they apply to creators, brands, and influencer marketing partnerships.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Playlist Live: Multi-day creator economy event featuring digital creators, brands, and live entertainment. Directly comparable audience of creators and brand marketers, with sponsor-driven revenue and deal-making floor activity.
• VidSummit: Annual conference for YouTube creators, brands, and educators; directly comparable to IMCX in audience (creators + brand marketers), format (multi-day deal-making conference), and sponsorship-driven revenue model.
• Podcast Movement: Annual conference for the podcast and audio creator economy, drawing creators, platforms, advertisers, and networks. Comparable on creator-economy positioning, multi-tier sponsorship stack, and brand-side attendance model.
• VidCon: Largest creator and influencer conference globally, drawing creators, brands, platforms, and fans. Directly comparable on audience and category, though operates at significantly larger scale with multi-track programming.
• Social Media Marketing World: Annual conference by Social Media Examiner covering social media marketing, influencer strategy, and content. Comparable audience (marketers + agencies) with overlapping exhibitor/sponsor ecosystem; broader than creator-economy but directly competitive for marketing-attendee wallet share.

Broad incumbents

• Advertising Week: Large-scale global advertising and marketing conference with multi-city editions (NY, London, Tokyo). Comparable on deal-making positioning with senior marketers, but operates at substantially larger scale and broader advertising vertical beyond creator economy.
• Brandweek: Adweek's flagship brand marketing conference attracting CMOs and senior brand marketers. Overlapping attendee persona with IMCX's brand-side segment, with broader marketing scope and larger established sponsor base.
• POSSIBLE: Marketing and advertising conference (formerly Possible by eMarketer) covering brand, agency, and platform decision-makers. Comparable on senior brand marketer audience and sponsorship structure; broader scope beyond influencer/creator marketing.

Emerging players

• VidSummit Academy: Adjacent creator-economy education and certification initiative; comparable on creator/marketer crossover audience and monetization focus, but positioned as ongoing learning rather than single annual deal-making event.
• Creator Economy Live: Emerging creator-economy focused conference and community event; directly comparable on niche audience (creators + brand marketers + investors), but at smaller scale and more limited sponsorship infrastructure than IMCX.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/imcx_2019
• Facebookfacebook.com/IMCX2020
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/imcx

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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